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Guest: Ava Benesocky, Realtor & Real Estate Investor,

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This week’s podcast guest is Ava Benesocky, Realtor and Real Estate Investor.

Ava started out as a realtor in a small city in Alberta. She eventually had a dream to move to Vancouver but wasn’t ready for big-city realtors! She hit some hurdles but decided to look for opportunities. She kept meeting investors that were hitting a wall due to the high price tag of local investments. That’s when she realized there must be a place where investors could deploy their capital! With CPI, she’s now matching investor capital with active operator investors in the states, pooling together capital to purchase much larger assets.

CPI’s focus is on 30-50 million dollar assets with at least 100 doors. The company has been around for a while and now has a constant deal flow. It’s all about creating strong business relationships. CPI brings in the funds to make the deals happen and also sits on the GP to ensure a smooth process. Canadians are very conservative investors in general and still need to learn about how to deploy their capital internationally. CPI is focusing on education first and helping hundreds of Canadians become successful investors.

In this episode, you will learn about:

• How to deploy funds in US assets
• Great way to diversify your portfolio
• Forced appreciation and natural appreciation
• Investing in the sunbelt (US states)
• How to address double taxation for Canadians investing in the US
• Turn-key solutions for Canadian investors

Get in touch with Ava:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cpicapital/
Website: https://www.cpicapital.ca/ 

This episode has been brought to you in part by;
Dalia Barsoum at Streetwise Mortgages
Meghan Chomut CFP – www.meghanchomut.com/sarah

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Guest: François & Jennifer Lanthier, Real Estate Investors

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This week’s podcast guests are François & Jennifer Lanthier, real estate investors located in Ottawa.

They are a very creative couple that invests in eastern Ontario, eastern Canada, and now in the US! They’ve done a lot of Joint Ventures which is great but they can be a lot of work. Jennifer is more involved with numbers and François is more of the social media and relationship manager. Their top tip is “no rush, no pressure”! Time is of the essence, it can take a few months or more to cultivate leads and partnerships.

François works with a “sales” funnel to match up buildings and investors. Which one comes first; the building or the investors? You need both! Fill your funnel with potential buildings and potential partners to acquire the deal. This couple also focuses on secondary and tertiary markets to find deals. They recommend you build close relationships with realtors and wholesalers, let them know what you’re looking for. Tough conversations with JV partners and much more… tune in to find out all they’ve accomplished in only 19 months.

In this episode, you will learn about:

• Networking for success
• How to do JVs
• How to pick your partners and lenders
• Meeting partners on Zoom! 
• Finding money partners
• One-pager documents to attract investors
• Offer, don’t ask! 
• Turning on a dime and finding 100k within days

Get in touch with François & Jennifer:
Instagram: @fl_homes_corp
Website: https://flhomescorp.wixsite.com/flhomes

This episode has been brought to you in part by;
Dalia Barsoum at Streetwise Mortgages

Jon Tenbrinke of Blackjack Contracting Inc. – https://blackjackcontractinginc.ca/

Meghan Chomut CFP – www.meghanchomut.com/sarah

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Guest: Ross Nedaee

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This week’s podcast guest is Ross Nedaee. Ross has an interesting story… he began with very small payments of only $500 per month and a downpayment of $2,500 on a condo in Toronto. He got his first taste of appreciation with this property and was able to quickly build some equity that he then used to move on to more active projects.

Buying discount multi-family properties has helped Ross acquire good properties with some vacant units. This is how he was able to get the best rent and analyzed the properties. He asked for a discount and asks a lot of questions, the worst you can get is a no! Everything can now be done remotely, take advantage of technology. 

In this episode, you will learn about:

• How a preconstruction condo got Ross started!
• Using a HELOC for success
• Now doing the BRRRR to scale up and build a portfolio
• Looking for vacant units to be able to increase rent, etc. 
• Building a team remotely
• Multifamily properties to mitigate risk
• Networking and Meetups to establish a presence
• House hacking tricks and tips

Get in touch with Ross:
Instagram: @ross.nedaee

Website: https://linktr.ee/rossnedaee

This episode has been brought to you in part by;
Dalia Barsoum at Streetwise Mortgages – https://streetwisemortgages.com/

Dylan Suitor of Elevation Realty – https://www.elevationrealty.ca/

Susan Corcoran & Sue Ore of Complete Properties Inc.

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Guest: Marcin Drozdz, real estate investor & coach

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This week’s podcast guest is Marcin Drozdz. I have known Marcin for a little while and it’s been great to catch up and hear about what he’s doing. He recently pivoted to investing in large multi-family properties in the US.

In this interview, Marcin explains why he chose to invest remotely and how he does it. He also explains how the scale of American cities greatly affects investors and creates some massive opportunities. His focus is on distressed properties… Buy deals, fix them, refinance them and do it again. He broke down the numbers for us and spoke about creative financing strategies and how to fund the renovations, find investors, and close the deal. We also discuss landlord and tenant laws in Tennessee. Marcin is providing clean, safe, and affordable housing. He’s focusing on working-class neighbourhoods and creating value for the community and investors.

In this episode, you will learn about:

• What are tertiary and secondary markets in the US
• Using a VTB to close on a large deal
• How to make distressed properties bankable
• Taking advantage of local tax breaks
• Why Memphis Tennesse?
• Market fundamentals to look for when looking at value-add properties
• Curb appeal and safety can help you rent a property

Get in touch with Marcin:
Instagram: @realmarcindrozdz

Website: https://www.marcindrozdz.com/

This episode has been brought to you in part by;

Dalia Barsoum at Streetwise Mortgages

Meghan Chomut CFP – www.meghanchomut.com/sarah

Jon Tenbrinke of Blackjack Contracting Inc. – https://blackjackcontractinginc.ca/

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Guest: Dr. Axel Meierhoefer

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This week’s podcast guest is Dr. Axel Meierhoefer from San Diego, California.

Axel now owns 10 properties in the mid-south and mid-west (USA). It all began in 2011 when he wasn’t able to sell his own house and became a landlord. He then turned to turnkey projects in various areas such as Ohio and more recently Alabama. He buys properties that are renovated by a company and are all set up to cash flow from day one. He also mentors aspiring investors on how to work with turnkey providers and optimize their investment dollars. Mindset is a huge gamechanger and Dr. Meierhoefer has worked a lot on this to create the journey and time and freedom he desires. Listen to the full episode to learn a ton of great nuggets for passive investments. 

In this episode, you will learn about: 

• How the financial crash of 2008 led him to REI
• Turnkey providers in the US offer amazing hands-off investment properties
• The 1% rule and how it helps him determine what to buy
• Use nationwide lenders in the USA
• Finding the ugly duckling in B and C+ neighbourhoods
• Using 70% LTV or more when investing
• The 200% rule… 
• How to make deals perform even better!

Get in touch with Dr. Axel:
Instagram: @idealwealthgrower

Website: https://idealwealthgrower.com/

This episode has been brought to you in part by;

Dylan Suitor of Elevation Realty

Dalia Barsoum at Streetwise Mortgages

Susan Corcoran & Sue Ore of Complete Properties Inc.

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Guest: Darren Cabral, Digital Marketer

This special release podcast is very political and uncensored!

Tune in for some opinions and a great debate. Sarah and Darren have done some research and they expressed their views.

Some of the political parties are currently proposing various programs to try to remediate the housing crisis. Unfortunately, some of the proposals could make things far worse for regular buyers and investors. Transparency and beneficial ownership, as well as privacy issues, could come up.

Make sure to do your due diligence before voting! 

In this episode, you will learn about:

• Current political parties’ platforms
• What could happen after September 20th
• How each party is addressing real estate
• Everything is vague! Make some educated guesses
• The PPC’s viewpoint
• Current issues in the world of real estate
• How rules could affect investors and the market in general
• Privacy issues with proposed new rules and regulations 

Get in touch with Darren:
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/darrencabral/
Website: https://www.suitssocial.com/

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Guest: Krista Mashore, coach, realtor, and real estate investor

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This week’s podcast guest is Krista Mashore. Krista is a realtor and marketing expert. She shared some amazing tips on how to develop a massive audience through video and social media. One of her top tips is that you need to be considered a solution by your potential buyers and or clients. Pick the platform you’re the most comfortable with! Entertain, excite and educate. You will need to pay to optimize your audience and get attention. Creating content is great but you need people to see it. Start by building trust and making yourself known, then you can start pushing for “conversion”. Tune in for proven and tested marketing tips to help you grow your network.

In this episode, you will learn about:

• Awesome marketing tips to attract more properties and investors
• Creating a lot of content and exposing it to the masses for exposure
• Going from being a teacher to becoming a realtor, then coach and investor
• How to do something different and service-driven
• Started using video before all others did
• How to stand out from the competition
• Now coaching other agents and investors or entrepreneurs to grow their following

Get in touch with Krista:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristamashore/

Website: https://kristamashore.com/

This episode has been brought to you in part by;

Dylan Suitor of Elevation Realty – https://www.elevationrealty.ca/

Jon Tenbrinke of Blackjack Contracting Inc. – https://blackjackcontractinginc.ca/

Meghan Chomut CFP – www.meghanchomut.com/sarah

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Guest: Taylor Seers and Jeremy Ivany.

This week’s podcast guests are Taylor Seers and Jeremy Ivany. This amazing young couple started at only 20 years old. They’re now a few years older and are thriving in the world of real estate investing. They’ve harnessed creative financing by borrowing from friends and family to grow their portfolios. It all began when Jeremy lived in Western Canada and was renting a room from a 21-year-old investor. He quickly started to calculate how much money this investor was making and realized the potential. They now do some Joint Ventures, Vendor takebacks, working with credit unions and much more! 

In this episode, you will learn about: 

• Started with their very first house at only 20 years old
• They’re now 23 & 24 and have over 15 properties
• They scaled up quickly by doing the BRRRR model and buying in the right markets
• Inspired by podcasts and various meetups
• Focusing on Chatham, Ontario area
• How to raise the value of the property
• Finding capital for renovation money
• Identifying the right type of properties

Get in touch with Jeremy and Taylor:
Instagram: 
https://www.instagram.com/jeremyivany/
https://www.instagram.com/tayljean/
Website: https://www.tayjayrealestate.com/

This episode has been brought to you in part by;

Dalia Barsoum at Streetwise Mortgages: https://streetwisemortgages.com/

Joel Wilson & Rob Lee of White Elm Design-Build: https://www.whiteelmdesignbuild.com/

Susan Corcoran & Sue Ore of Complete Properties Inc.

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Guest: Parker Mott, Wholesaler & Real Estate Investor

This week’s podcast guest is Parker Mott. Parker’s journey began in the USA. He then came back to Canada bringing all the ideas he learned down south and began applying them here. Wholesaling was a newer concept and he had to learn the ropes. Canada has much stronger privacy laws and there are much fewer foreclosures. He managed to turn it into a profitable business by creating win-win situations for sellers and buyers in very hot markets. He explained the basic concepts of wholesaling and how to go about it. The spread is crucial to create successful transactions. Listen to the episode to learn more!

In this episode, you will learn about: 

• How he got started in the world of wholesaling in Canada
• If you’re willing to work for something you’ll be successful
• Get to know people and learn how to assess properties & markets
• Networking is the key to success
• Your network is your net worth
• What is wholesaling
• How to overcome challenges 

Get in touch with Parker:
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mottmachine10x/
Website:  https://www.cashhousebuyer.ca/

This episode has been brought to you in part by;
Jon Tenbrinke of Blackjack Contracting Inc.

Dalia Barsoum at Streetwise Mortgages

Meghan Chomut CFP – www.meghanchomut.com/sarah

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Guest: Dave Seymour, Real Estate Investor

This week’s podcast guest is Dave Seymour. Dave immigrated from the UK to Boston in the mid-eighties. Unfortunately, his American dream didn’t go so well. He didn’t have a plan and was drowning in debt. Fast-forward in the future, he now has a tremendously successful real estate investing business. He eventually got into television, radio, and podcasting. One of his first shows was called “Flipping Boston”. He learned a ton by fixing and flipping old properties and running through the numbers. He built a great reputation and excellent exposure. Listen to the full episode to learn more about royalties and how appearing on various media can help you grow your business. 

In this episode, you will learn about: 

• Fiscal responsibility…
• What inspired Dave to rebuild himself
• Cushy job, cushy pension? 
• Get rewarded for the work you put in…
• Building wealth for your own business
• Implementing what you learn
• How to find the right opportunities for you
• Creating multiple revenue streams

Get in touch with Dave:
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/daveseymour343/
Website:  https://www.freedomventure.com/
This episode has been brought to you in part by;
Dylan Suitor of Elevation Realty

Dalia Barsoum at Streetwise Mortgages

Susan Corcoran & Sue Ore of Complete Properties Inc.

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Guest: Meghan Chomut, CFP, and Real Estate Investor

This week’s podcast guest is Meghan Chomut. Meghan discussed the fact that setting up a solid financial foundation is the key to successful investments. Every decision you make has tax implications that must be considered and analyzed carefully. Real estate investing is great but it can also be a big challenge for those that already have financial issues. Goals need to change and be adjusted frequently. She advises people to be picky and to focus on what they want to achieve and the type of property they want to buy. Don’t get caught in the shiny penny syndrome! 

In this episode, you will learn about: 

• Choosing the right products to protect your investments
• Unbiased financial planning advice
• Hidden fees in investment products
• News vs. reality of investing in real estate
• Do you really need it? 
• Pay for quality rather than just convenience
• Rental properties will not fix your finances…

Get in touch with Meghan:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meghancfp/
Website: https://www.meghanchomut.com/
This episode has been brought to you in part by;

Dylan Suitor of Elevation Realty

Jon Tenbrinke of Blackjack Contracting Inc.

Meghan Chomut CFP – www.meghanchomut.com/sarah

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Guest: Chris Shebib, Realtor, Investor, Speaker, Coach.

This week’s podcast guest is Chris Shebib. He has had 3 careers in contracting, computer science, and psychology. He’s found a lot of parallels between contracting and computer science.

He started with flips due to his contracting background. He eventually moved to California and was a money partner on student rentals in Canada. He also did some rent-to-own deals.

He now focuses on BRRRRs and multi-family projects. Chris now coaches others and helps them build their real estate portfolios. Now is the best time to refinance and leverage capital.

In this episode, you will learn about:

• Creating streams of predictable income & invest with that
• Full-time investor since 2015
• Adding secondary dwelling units for profitability
• Garden suites, detached second building on the property
• Density mandates and opportunities surrounding them
• BRRRRing through secondary suites, creating forced appreciation
• Creating cash flow rather than buying it
• ARVs and comprarables

Get in touch with Chris:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chris.shebib/
Website:https://blueorchardpropertygroup.com/

This episode has been brought to you in part by;

Dalia Barsoum at Streetwise Mortgages
Joel Wilson & Rob Lee of White Elm Design-Build
Susan Corcoran & Sue Ore of Complete Properties Inc.